From the now-classic baked feta pasta to enchanting cloud bread, TikTok has become a hotbed for culinary creativity. But which viral dishes are as tasty as they are entertaining to watch? We’ve rounded up the most talked-about internet-famous recipes that do taste as good as they look.
Top 10 viral recipes
To date, here are the top 10 most-watched recipes on TikTok:
1. Baked Feta Pasta: ~1.1 billion views
2. Pasta chips: ~1.1 billion views
3. Avocado toast: ~839 million views
4. Mug cake: ~710 million views
5. Overnight oats: ~706 million views
6. Pesto eggs: ~266 million views
7. Salmon rice bowl: ~184 million views
8. Breakfast sandwich: ~192 million views
9. Cloud eggs: ~130 million views
10. TikTok Ramen/Creamy ramen: ~92 – 130 million views
Top 5 Recipes that we think live up to the hype
1. Baked feta pasta
This creamy, tangy pasta that not only broke the internet but also caused a feta shortage in some countries (back when it first came out in 2021) is affordable, super nutritious, and delicious. Your next lazy mid-week meal is sorted.
@thehungerdiaries Tried the viral #fetapasta by @feelgoodfoodie + it was 🤌🏻 #easyrecipe #bakedfeta #bakedfetapasta #foodtiktok #foodie #foryou #fyp #feta #pasta
2. Cloud bread
I mean, how could you not try this?
@abimhn cloud bread!!! dope recipe from @linqanaaa #cloudbread #MyBFF #foryou #fyp #bakingrecipe #homemade #homechef #clouds #avatar #cake #meringue
3. Salmon rice bowl
Protein, check. Starch, check. Veggies, check. Delicious sauces and umami, check. A full-rounded meal prepped and ready in under 30 minutes.
@pra_gyah It was never just a trend for me 🍣✨🫶 #salmonbowl #emilymarikosalmon #fyp #trending #mealideas #girldinner #kewpiemayo #siracha #salmonrecipe #salmonbowlrecipe
4. Creamy ramen
The perfect dish to keep out the winter blues.
@bosh.tv Creamy.Dreamy.Delicious – this is our Creamy Miso Ramen Enjoy. Recipe below 👇 Ingredients: For the Broth & Noodles: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp chilli crisp 4 cloves garlic (grated) 2 inches fresh ginger (grated) 1 inch fresh turmeric (grated) Zest of 1 lime, plus 4 lime wedges 6 spring onions (whites & greens separated) 2 tbsp miso paste 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter 3 tbsp tahini 400ml coconut milk 1.5L vegetable stock Salt, pepper & sugar to taste 4 x 100g packs ramen noodles For the Tofu Crumbles: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 225g smoked firm tofu (crumbled) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 1 tsp chilli oil To Garnish: Chilli crisp Toasted sesame seeds Fresh coriander leaves How to Make It: 1️⃣ Make the Broth: Heat oil & chilli crisp in a pan. Fry garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime zest & spring onion whites for 5 mins. Stir in miso, peanut butter, tahini & mirin. Add coconut milk, then vegetable stock, and let it simmer. 2️⃣ Cook the Tofu: Crumble the tofu into a pan with oil, fry until golden, then coat with soy sauce, liquid smoke & chilli oil. 3️⃣ Cook the Noodles: Boil the broth, add noodles & cook as per packet instructions. 4️⃣ Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls, ladle over broth, and top with tofu crumbles. Finish with chilli crisp, sesame seeds, spring onion greens, coriander & lime wedges. #soup #noodlesoup #easydinner #easydinnerrecipes #veganrecipes #vegandinner
5. Pasta chips
A surprisingly tasty recipe that’s perfect for entertaining, game day, braai’s, or a sneaky snack to treat yourself with.
@feelgoodfoodie #pastachips are my new favorite chips! They’re so good and make the best appetizer! #pastatiktok #summertime
The internet may be fickle, but some trends are worth your time in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking to impress friends or for a speedy mid-week meal, these viral recipes really do live up to the hype.
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